Wrestlers Who Died Before Their Time

Monday, 12th September 2016

Look back on the famous wrestlers who died before their time.

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Davey Boy Smith, AKA The British Bulldog: On May 18, 2002 Smith suffered a heart attack while on vacation with his girlfriend. An autopsy revealed that past anabolic steroid use may have played a part in his death

The motivation for Benoit’s killing spree has been blamed on steroids, alcohol and repeated blows to the head.

WWE ran a touching tribute to Benoit immediately after his death in 2007.

But after murder-suicide was confirmed the company apologised and all mention of Benoit was banned.

Now Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports WWE is disappointed the Benoit biopic has got off the ground.